Dr. Velina Lopez - Smiley Tooth Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Velina Lopez is a Dallas native graduating high school from the esteemed Town view Center in Dallas. She pursued her Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Science with a double minor in Biology and Chemistry from Baylor University and graduated from Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas with her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree. While there she was honored with several awards for her outstanding performances in multiple disciplines.

Dr. Lopez has always had a passion for children as she served as an Elementary School Teacher for 7 years in underserved communities before making the jump and going to dental school. While in dental school she provided the best care for young children through outreach in community clinics and several sealant day events. She is an active guest speaker at organizations and schools where her goal is to expose the career of dentistry to children.

When she is not working, Dr. Lopez enjoys spending as much time having fun with her two young daughters and her husband outdoors. She enjoys roller coasters, hiking, traveling, and watching her daughter play softball.